As children, we always hoped to find edelweiss when walking in the mountains, but the excursion would always be longer than our legs were strong, and we were generally exhausted before we found one. The wonderful thing was that... Read More
Following the death of their father, Alfonso and Paolo Scavino divided their father’s vineyard holdings in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Paolo chose an eponymous title for his estate, which included a 2-hectare plot in... Read More
Barbaresco Vie Erte 2018 shows a splendid intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. On the nose it expresses clear hints of ripe red fruits combined with light and pleasant hints of tobacco. On the palate it has good personality,... Read More
Here is one of those tiny, family run wineries in Barbaresco that someone remains under the radar, which if fine by us. While many enthusiasts and critics gravitate to the flagship Barbaresco Serraboella from older vines, IWM... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "It is good to see this old IWM signature return, it is one of those Barolo that got many of us drinking Barolo alongside Bartolo Mascarello – thanks to Mr. Robert Chadderdon. What a... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: “Nearly a year ago, you heard us scream about the softer spoken straight 2013 Gattinara from Petterino, but the newly arrived Riserva is definitely a step-up, and is simply the Gattinara... Read More
2016 Poderi Colla Barbaresco Roncaglie
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "Like the Cigliuti, this is a little and serious Barbaresco that would make Sergio proud. It is another one of those small family run wineries in... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "[Tasted over 72 hours]. Twenty years ago, when IWM started carrying the wines of Alto Piemonte, we always recommended looking at the wines from this cool region in a warm, ripe vintage.... Read More
Following the death of their father, Alfonso and Paolo Scavino divided their father’s vineyard holdings in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. Paolo chose an eponymous title for his estate, which included a 2-hectare plot in... Read More